Tourist guide Brazil

Brazil covers nearly half of South America and is the continent’s largest nation. It is also the only Latin American nation that takes its language and part of its culture from Portugal. Brazil’s economy outweighs that of all other South American countries and is expanding its presence in world markets.

Equipped with numerous convention centres providing large areas for exhibitions and a vast amount of hotels, Brazil also has a good infrastructure in place to host international events, including trade fairs and conferences. Business tourism in Brazil has experienced rapid growth in recent years, largely thanks to the country’s hosting of global organisations in sectors such as health, environment and manufacturing.

Rio de Janeiro is a magnificent city with a samba beat, and like many of Brazil’s coastal cities features beautiful beaches and stunning hotels, perfect for any conference or incentive event. Visitors can also enjoy the diversity of the country by visiting the rainforests or taking a cruise down the Amazon. If you are looking for an exciting venue for your next event, Brazil will match your expectations.

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Capital :
Brasilia

Main cities :
Sao Paulo

Official language :
Portuguese

Currency:
BRL 1.00 = AED 2.21 / A$ 0.59 / C$ 0.59 / € 0.43 / NZ$ 0.80 / £ 0.38 /US$ 0.60 /R 4.15

Public Holidays:
New Year's Day = 1 Jan (2011) / 1 Jan (2012)
St Joseph's Day = 19 Mar (2011) / 19 Mar (2012)
Good Friday = 22 Apr (2011) / 6 Apr (2012)
Labour Day = 1 May (2011) / 1 May (2012)
Independence Day = 7 Sep (2011) / 7 Sep (2012)
Proclamation of the Republic = 15 Nov (2011) / 15 Nov (2012)
Christmas Day = 25 Dec (2011) / 25 Dec (2012)